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Added on the 29/08/2021 17:17:06 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Heavy winds and rain pummel Punta Gorda in Florida as Hurricane Ian intensifies to just shy of the strongest Category 5 level, threatening to wreak "catastrophic" destruction on the southern US state. IMAGES
Strong winds and torrential rain lash Punta Gorda, Florida, threatening catastrophic damage and flooding as Hurricane Ian slams into the coast of southwest Florida as a monster Category 4 storm. IMAGES
Streets in New Orleans' French Quarter are covered with debris as powerful Hurricane Ida batters the southern US state of Louisiana, leaving at least one person dead and knocking out power. IMAGES
New Orleans businesses board up their windows as Hurricane Ida approaches the US Gulf Coast and has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane. IMAGES
Northern Nicaragua sees strong winds and rain as Category 5 Hurricane Iota prepares to make landfall on the Caribbean coast. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.